NEET2022Chemistry-Coordination Compounds

NEET 2022 Chemistry Crystal Field Theory MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Hard-Class 12

The order of energy absorbed which is responsible for the color of complexes

(i) [Ni(H2O)2(en)2]2+

(ii) [Ni(H2O)4(en)2]2+ and

(iii) [Ni(en)3]2+

A

(iii) > (i) > (ii)

B

(ii) > (i) > (iii)

C

(i) > (ii) > (iii)

D

(iii) > (ii) > (i)

Correct Answer

Option D

Detailed Explanation

The color of complexes is determined by the energy difference between d-orbitals, which is influenced by the ligands' field strength.

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